It has been reported from every state west of the Rocky Mountains, plus British Columbia.

[2][3] Allium acuminatum produces bulbs that are spherical, less than 2 cm across and smelling like onions.

[2][5][6][7][8][9][10] The plant also produces two or three grooved leaves which tend to wither prior to bloom.

[11] Its native habitats include open, rocky slopes, among brush and pines.

They were harvested in either early spring or late fall and usually cooked in pits.